Equity and Trusts

Description

Introduces the concepts and principles which have been developed by the courts in the exercise of the equitable jurisdiction.

Course examines the history of equity, the concept of the "fusion fallacy", assignments, equitable dispositions and the requirement of writing, confidential information, fiduciary obligations, the concept of the trust, express trusts, charitable trusts, resulting trusts, constructive trusts and equitable remedies.

Availability

Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2015

Learning Outcomes

1. Equip with knowledge / foster deep understanding.

2. Extend student knowledge and understanding of various aspects of equity.

3. Critical examination.

4. Analysis and application of principles of law in context of the study of equity and the study of trusts.

Content

Topics covered may include:

Introduction to Equity - Historical origins and general principles

Introduction to Equity - Fusion Fallacy

Assignments

Equitable dispositions and the requirement of writing

Confidential information

Fiduciary obligations

Introduction to trusts

Express trusts

Variation and termination of trusts

Charitable trusts

Resulting trusts

Constructive trusts

Requisites

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws and associated combined degree programs or Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and associated combined degree programs.